Meet the Equity Team

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    Sarah Onori
    Assistant Vice President for Equity and Title IX/ Title IX Coordinator

    Sarah Onori leads Berklee's Office of Equity and Title IX, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations regarding civil rights and working to ensure Berklee is a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning and working environment for all.

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    Xotchil Martínez
    Administrative and Project Coordinator

    Xotchil Martínez is the first friendly face you'll see at the Equity and Title IX office in Boston. She helps connect you to the right person on the team and ensures our office runs smoothly.

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    Candice Carrington
    Deputy for Equity and Title IX Investigations

    As the deputy for equity and Title IX investigations, Candice Carrington is committed to conducting fair, thorough, and impartial investigations.

  • Amanda Bedford
    Deputy for Equity and Title IX Intake and Support

    Amanda Bedford can help identify resources on an equity matter, outline the equity and Title IX policy and process, and provide support options, regardless of whether you're participating in a formal process.

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    Kristen Beck
    Deputy Title IX Coordinator

    As deputy Title IX coordinator, Kristen Beck coordinates prevention education and training initiatives to ensure Berklee remains a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning and working environment for all.

Assistant Vice President for Equity and Title IX/Title IX Coordinator

Sarah Onori 
617-747-6671
sonori@berklee.edu

Deputy for Equity and Title IX Intake and Support

Amanda Bedford
617-747-6450
abedford@berklee.edu

Deputy for Appeals: Students

Michelle Quiñones Palmarin, Director of Community Standards and Conflict Resolution
617-747-2849
mquinones@berklee.ed

Deputy for Appeals: Student Pregnancy and Parenting Adjustments

Eileen Alviti, Vice President of Human Resources
617-747-2305
ealviti@berklee.edu

Deputy for Appeals: Staff and Faculty

Chris Reade, Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Life
617-747-2231
creade@berklee.edu

Deputy for Berklee NYC

Betsie Becker, Interim Executive Director, Berklee NYC
bbecker4@berklee.edu

Deputy for Berklee's Valencia, Spain, Campus

Clara Barberá, Director for Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion
+34 963 332 802, extension 3403
cbarbera@berklee.edu

Deputy for Appeals: Valencia Campus

Begoña de Torres
HR Senior Manager
bdetorres@berklee.edu